FLORENCE-The City of Florence and the Shoals MTB (non-profit) are excited to invite you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the NEW multi-use trails at Wildwood Park. This trail project has been funded by the Northwest Alabama RC&D council, Athletic Brewing Co, the Joel R. Anderson Family Foundation, and by locally matched funds from Shimano through the International Mountain Bike Association Dig-In program.
The Master Plan for the Trails in Wildwood Park was provided to the city by the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area (MSNHA). The Shoals MTB non-profit, a Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) chapter, has been fundraising and leading volunteer efforts to maintain and develop new recreational opportunities in the park since 2018.
The Shoals MTB organization strives to make Wildwood Park an outdoor recreational destination for all users. The trails in the park have historically been very challenging for beginners, but this trail project will provide an example of the modern trail design that creates equity and inclusion. Another 2 miles of this type of trail will be developed in the coming year. This development has many sponsorship needs and opportunities. To learn more, please email shoalsmtb@gmail.com.
WHAT: Wildwood Park Trail Ribbon Cutting
WHEN: Tuesday, May 25, at 1:00 pm
WHERE: Wildwood Park, at the trailhead near the Cypress Creek bridge on Waterloo Road
Media Release/City of Florence/Rachel Mansell
